Willow Pointe - July 2014 by Peel, Inc.

Willow Pointe

July 2014 Volume 10, Number 7

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President's Message ANNUAL MEETING FOLLOW-UP

The Annual Meeting was held on May 15th and attended in person by 19 Homeowners. Due to the collection of Proxies, we were able to have enough attendance (10% of the Community – 58 people) to make quorum and hold the meeting. First, thanks SO MUCH to both the people who attended and to those who sent in their Proxies. I and the Board appreciate tremendously your help here. Once again, those in attendance were able to watch my PowerPoint presentation on the State of the Association. One person was quoted as saying it was, “a crowning achievement of digital media.” Also, we re-elected by acclamation Scott Ward and Angie Wilson to the Board of Directors to their current positions for another 3 year sentence/term (see below). Once again, thanks to everyone who attended and those who attended in spirit. POOL OPENING PARTY Only days after our election, Angie Wilson and I worked our tails off setting up and cooking hot dogs and serving ice cream at the pool for opening day. We had about 90 or so people in attendance and served up about 150 hotdogs and a bunch of Frito Pies. Ron Palencia brought his wife’s famous chili and if you weren’t there early, you didn’t get to savor the awesomeness. Thanks to all those who came out and please keep coming to the pool all season long!! MUD ELECTION AND SEWER TOUR Ron Palencia, Bonnie Gunther, and I were elected to the MUD#10 Board at the recent election. Following this, I was

able to go on a very memorable tour of the sewer system that provides us with working plumbing and drinkable water. It started at one of the two pump stations in Willow Pointe and Winchester Country where underground water in our well is drawn up from the ground, chlorinated, and sent to our homes. The water tower has a tank at the top and that provides pressure so the water comes out with a little force generated by gravity. Then it goes to our homes. And some of this water is in our toilets. And then we ‘go’…and the tour takes a different direction. The sewage is sent to the water treatment plant in Winchester Country (by their pool) via two lift stations that change the elevation of the stuff in pipes and let it flow. You know what direction it flows based on the cliché. Anyhow, once in the water treatment facility, solid, non-organic materials are removed by a big filter. Then 3 big open air tanks in tandem work to digest the material. It then is chlorinated for a period of time and then de-chlorinated so it can be released into the bayou system. Total travel time for the water…only 4 hours. I asked what worked so well last time that made our water system not go down when Ike hit. Most systems are operating in tandem with backup power systems in place. I was told that they had personnel at the site during the storm to make sure that any issues that happened were addressed immediately. Again, a colossal failure could happen, but it was reassuring to see that Advantage Water (now TOPS) was prepared since on the Gulf Coast, another storm is not an if but a when.

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Willow Pointe IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency...................................................................... 911 Sheriff’s Department....................................... 713-221-6000 Sheriff’s Department (Business)....................... 281-290-2100 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)................. 713-466-6161 Vacation Watch............................................... 281-290-2100 Poison Control Center.................................... 800-222-1222 Animal Control............................................... 281-999-3191 Commissioner, Precinct 4................................ 281-353-8424 Willow Place Post Office................................. 281-890-2392 Entex Gas........................................................ 713-659-2111 Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages Only)..... 713-207-2222 WCA Garbage & Recycle.......................................... 281-368-8397 Recycle/Hazardous Waste Disposal.................. 281-560-6200 West Harris County MUD............................. 281-807-9500 Jane Godwin @ Randall Management, Inc Voice Mail nights or week-ends............713-728-1126 ext 11 jgodwin@randallmanagement.com Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc.................................... advertising@PEELinc.com 888-687-6444

HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Scott Ward 2011 - 2014 Vice President Craig Perez 2012 - 2015 Secretary Brenda Jackson 2012 - 2015 Treasurer Steve Mueller 2010 - 2013 Director Angie Wilson 2011 - 2014 Please contact us at wphoa.board@willowpointe.org if you have questions, comments or concerns.

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Willow Pointe 2014 Pool Schedule Hours of Operation May 3rd through June 5th Monday through Fridays..................................................Closed Saturdays..................................................... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sundays..................................................... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Exceptions: Mon., May 26th (Memorial Day)*.............. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sun., June 1st............................................ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM June 6th through August 25th Monday through Fridays............................. 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturdays..................................................... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sundays..................................................... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Exceptions: Fri., July 4th (Independence Day)............... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sun., Aug 24th.......................................... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM August 25th through September 1st Monday through Fridays..................................................Closed Saturdays..................................................... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sundays..................................................... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Exceptions: Mon., Sept 1st (Labor Day)......................... 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Yard Month The heat has not been able to crank up enough to stop the beauty of these lawns from shining through. Congratulations to the family at 10346 North Laurel Branch who received first place for the month. Also congratulations go to the family at 10035 Elm Meadow Trail who receive second place this month.

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BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2014

ASSETS Checking Comm Assoc Banc $ 21,529.21 Temp Transfer Comm Assoc M/M $ 80,000.00 Reserves Comm Assoc Banc $126,688.26 M.Stanley/S. Barney $146,074.49 Total Reserves $272,762.75 Accounts Receivable 2011 Owner Assessments $ 448.00 2012 Owner Assessments $ 2,841.00 2013 Owner Assessments $ 6,772.72 2014 Owner Assessments $ 26,379.50 A/R Collection Fees $ 18,084.62 A/R Lawn Fees $ 280.00 A/R Late charges $ 1,604.55 A/R Legal fees $ 12,023.96 A/R Opening Balance $ 19,391.50 A/R Other $ 25.00 $ 87,850.85 Total Assets $462,142.81 Pre-paid insurance $ 1,700.44 Total other assets $ 1,700.44 Total Assets $463,843.25 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current Liabilities Prepaid-HOA Fees $ 448.00 Total Liabilities $ 448.00 Reserves Beginning balance $ 259,989.59 2013 Reserves $ 16,428.00 Interest Income $ 149.85 Capital Expenses $ -3,809.53 Total Reserves $ 272,757.91 Member Capital Prior Years equity $ 57,499.33 Accrual basis equity $ 87,402.85 Total homeowners capital $144,902.18 YTD excess/deficit $ 45,735.16 Total member’s equity $190,637.34 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY TOTAL $ 463,843.25

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JULY 4TH Independence Day • POOL OPEN 9am-9pm JULY 7TH Landscape Committee Meeting @ 6:30 pm JULY 12TH Walk the bayou and pick up trash – meet @ the Willow Crossing Bridge @ 8 am JULY 15TH WPHOA Board Meeting @ 6:30 All meetings are held in the pool meeting room. All Homeowners are welcome to attend any of the above meetings. Please call Randall Management to be placed on the agenda if you would like to address the Board at the meeting. MUD Meeting Information – The normal date/time is 11:30 am the third Thursday of the month at the offices of Attorneys Young and Brooks. The address is 10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 260.

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4th of July Fireworks

Harris County Sheriff ’s Office Patrol Report APRIL 2014

Remember, fireworks are allowed in Harris County (outside of the city limits) which includes Willow Pointe. Please be cautious lighting off your fireworks and courteous to your neighbors. As always, there is a ‘noise ordinance’ in effect for Harris County and we ask that you wrap up your fireworks display by 10 p.m. Also, please take the time the next day to clean up your fireworks debris from the front of your house and from the street. Thanks and have a fun and safe celebration.

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Twelve Top Travel Tips When Traveling with Your Pet

Crossword Puzzle

Traveling with your pet can be fun and rewarding – especially when you’re prepared. In addition to the pet travel “basics” (safely restraining your pet, allowing adequate time for potty breaks, bringing comforting items from home, and so on), several additional simple practices can help make every trip easier and more pleasant for both you and your pet. 1. Schedule a veterinarian visit to insure overall health and current vaccinations. Ask for a health certificate and vaccination records, especially if you’re traveling out of state. 2. Make sure your pet’s identification tags are up-to-date and legible. Also, be sure his rabies tag and vaccinations are current. 3. Include your destination address and/or phone number on your pet’s tags and cage/crate (if applicable). 4. Remember to pack water to prevent dehydration. To help insure convenient feedings bring along a collapsible food bowl. 5. Pack all medications and supplements to avoid missed doses. 6. Pack a first aid kit to insure readiness in the event of an injury or medical emergency. 7. Exercise your pet prior to departure. A tired pet is typically much more amenable to travel. Also, bring a lead or harness to allow exercise during pit stops. 8. Feed your pet at least four hours prior to departure to prevent car sickness. If the trip is long, feed a smaller amount that normal at least two hours before you leave. 9. Use a travel remedy, if necessary. If your pet is extremely anxious about travel, try a soothing non-prescription calming product. 10. Trim toenails to prevent snags and injury, especially if your pet will travel in a cage or crate. 11. Cover your car seats to keep them clean and free of hair shed on your trip. 12. Know your travel rules and restrictions, especially if you will travel on an airplane.

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